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Real Name: Maurizio.
Lives In: Caldonazzo, IT
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Museums: Monestir de Pedralbes.
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    • This monastery was founded in 1326.

    Here you can visit the cells, the infermary, the refectory, the kitchen and the church. This monastery also houses the collection Thyssen Bornemisza; with paintings by Tiziano, Canaletto, Velasques and others.

    Address; Baixada del Monestir, 9. Nearest metro station; Maria Cristina.

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    Museums: Palau Reial de Pedralbes.
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    • This palace was donated by the family Guell to the king for having made count their father; Eusebi Guell.

    Here you can visit two museums. The Museu de les Arts Decoratives, with furniture as far back from the middle ages to the 20th century and the Museu de la Ceramica, with works from the XI century.

    Address; Av. Diagonal, 686. Nearest metro station; Palau Reial.

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    Other Gaudi Creations: Finca Guell.
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    • This estate was built between 1884 and 1887. Gaudì designed the stalls and the porter's lodge.

    Visits are not permitted, but you can see the iron wrought gates (the dragon!)

    Finca Guell is located in Avinguida de Pedralbes, 7. It is ten minutes on foot from the Palau Reial de Pedralbes (see tip).

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    Churches: Sant Pau del Camp.
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    • This church is the oldest medieval building in the city. It dates back to the year 912 and it was rebuilt between XI and XII centuries.

    Its has a nice tiny cloister.

    Sant Pau Del Camp lies at the bottom of the Carrer de Sant Pau; near Avinguida del Paral-lel. The nearest metro station is Paral.lel.

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    tini58de Wed Feb 6, 2008 20:22 UTC
     Aaaah, that page brings back many happy memories! I just love Gaudí architecture! I hope you are doing well, Maurizio! ciao!    		sue_stone Wed Feb 6, 2008 17:14 UTC
     Barcelona is one of my favourite cities!
    ForestqueenNYC Sat Jan 26, 2008 20:51 UTC
     The architecture looks very interesting in Barcelona. I haven't been there, but everyone says its wonderful.    		Andraf Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:44 UTC
     I have nice memories about Barcelona. Nice page.
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